STEMExplore: Coastal Engineer

The video provides an overview of a hurricane research lab, highlighting its 15-meter wind wave tank used for studying extreme ocean conditions. The professor discusses balancing teaching and research, both in the lab and in the field. The focus is on understanding dynamic ocean forces, improving measurement techniques, and collaborating with the global oceanography community to enhance hurricane forecasts and coastal planning.

What challenges does the professor face in their research on ocean dynamics?

In what ways does the global community contribute to the field of oceanography according to the text?